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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A westbound Southwest Chief passes the Highlands Metra station in Hinsdale, Ill., on Dec. 8, 2023. Amtrak has turned down a ...

The Southwest Chief from Los Angeles to Chicago had scenic views and a community vibe. It costs more and takes longer than flying, but I want to do more long-haul Amtrak rides. If the plagues of our ...

When you board an American long-distance train, you are trading airport routine for entry into a locomotive-driven realm ...

It is a magical journey. It is a way to experience the panoramic scenery of the Midwest and West without ever turning a key in an ignition. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is cited as one of the loveliest ...